Walrus Ward

Walrus Ward is a ward where children and young people are admitted for procedures and investigations for their heart, lungs and airways.

Patients also come to Walrus Ward for pre-operative assessment before having heart surgery and come to Walrus ward on the day of their surgery to be cared for before they go for their operation.

Walrus Ward has six beds. There is room by each bed for two carers to sit while you have your assessment or treatment.

Walrus Ward is located in the Morgan Stanley Clinical Building.

Walrus Ward is mainly run by our team of nurses, who work closely with the doctors to help you get better. Additional members of the team who work on the ward include a house keeper, a ward clerk and a play specialist.

The following members of staff will be available to help you during your stay on the ward:

• Matron - Anne MacNiven
• Ward Manager - Victoria Gander
• Housekeeper: Daiga Leite
• Play Specialists: Katherine Carr (Monday to Thursday), Sasha Morris (Friday only)

Some of the conditions and treatments on Walrus Ward include:

• congenital heart disease
• Children who have heart rhythm defects
• pulmonary hypertension
• respiratory disease
• post heart and lung transplant procedures
• airway assessment procedures